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manufacturer of lawn and garden equipment makes two basic types of lawn mowers: a
push-type and a self-propelled model. The push-type requires 9 minutes to assemble
and 2 minutes to package; the self-propelled mower requires 12 minutes to assemble
and 6 minutes to package. Each type has an engine. The company has 12 hrs of
assembly time available, 75 engines, and 5hrs of packing time. Profits are Birr 70 for
the self-propelled models and Birr 45 for the push-type mower per unit.

Norms are the unwritten laws in a society that govern the actions and behaviors of the members. People
know the behavior that is expected of them and also the actions and behaviors they must avoid under
all circumstances. For example, raising a hand to shake it with someone we meet is a social norm which
is another way to greet an individual. We know that we must obey our elders and respect our parents.
These are social norms that we learn to follow because of living in a society. There are no laws to punish
a person violating social norms though he is certainly looked down upon by the society and ostracized
for his actions. Illicit relationships are against social norms and as such people consider them a taboo.

Laws are guidelines for individuals and bodies of people so that they behave in a manner that is not
detrimental to the rudimentary fabric of the society they are living and interacting. Laws are rules that
are written and codified and also carry the provisions of how individuals will be dealt with if there is any
violation of these laws. Laws are made by the government of the day but, in general, introducing,
passing and amendment of laws is the responsibility of the legislature that is comprised of elected
representatives of the people of a country. There is also the judiciary to look after violations of these
laws that are made in the first place, to ensure peace and order in the society.